Amadu Raheem Komba Gbandeh, a Sierra Leonean man widely recognised for correctly predicting 28 football matches, has turned his attention to the quarter-final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing bold forecasts that have sparked fresh debate online.
Posting on Facebook on Thursday, 9 July 2026, Gbandeh laid out his expected outcomes for all four quarter-final ties, offering detailed reasoning for each prediction.
Gbandeh's FIFA World Cup quarter-final predictions
On the Morocco versus France fixture, Gbandeh described it as a contest between two excellent sides. He predicted neither team would settle the tie within 90 minutes or in extra time, foreseeing a penalty shootout in which France would ultimately fall short and be eliminated from the tournament.
For Spain against Belgium, he was more decisive, backing Spain's possession-based style to assert dominance and secure victory in regular time, sending Belgium home.
The England versus Norway match was, in Gbandeh's view, the hardest to call. He predicted a draw after 90 minutes but saw Norway progressing, dealing Harry Kane and his teammates a shock early exit.
On the final quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland, Gbandeh acknowledged that the Swiss would push the defending champions hard, matching them throughout. He still backed Argentina to find a winning moment in extra time, with their talisman proving the difference, but saw Switzerland going no further.
Followers divided over Gbandeh's forecasts
Gbandeh's latest predictions attracted a flurry of reactions, with several followers questioning his objectivity on certain predictions.
Schabir Akeel Lefawana said: "I hope your judgement of France Morocco is not influenced by allegiance."
Richard Tamba Ellie said: "Trust me, the predictions are emotionally charged. Aren't you watching France games? Morocco is playing well but they can't eliminate France. I guess you don't want Argentina to meet France in the final if they make it, with this statistics of Argentina, France will ride on them."
Sahr David Banga said: "We all know that Argentina will see the next stage ?. As usual, Switzerland ?? will be the next scape goats of the rigging and rubbery."
Seyi Victor George said: "France vs Morocco will end in regular time."
Cat predicts France vs Morocco match
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a mysterious cat had predicted the result of the quarter-final match between France and Morocco in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
France went through a physically demanding match against Paraguay in the Round of 16, while Morocco made light work of co-hosts Canada. The Atlas Lions are the only African nation left in the tournament and are aiming for more history after reaching the semi-final in the 2022 edition.
